Nicolas Belfrage: Bright, attractive color. A correct nose that grabs and holds: savory and floral. Acid a bit low on the palate, with an unusually creamy texture. A very good bottle now, but not sure how it will age. 15.5

Simon Larkin: Quite deep in hue, with aromas of dark cherry fruit, quite scented. On the palate the style is modern, stringy, lacking poise and precision. The tannins seem coarse and the fruit possesses a creamy coating that creates an almost confected feel. Almost one-dimensional in style; plenty of volume but no real complexity. Modest length. 13

Franco Ziliani: Dark, concentrated ruby color. The nose is not perfectly focused, with overripe toasty and oaky notes, a hint of herbs, and vegetal “green” flavor. The mouth is tired, without tension or energy; one-dimensional, with a bitter, dull finish. 12